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Plans to transform Maryport’s historic harbour
A planning application to revitalise Maryport’s historic harbourside has been submitted to Cumberland Council. The proposals include a new public event space, which will be located on a piece of grassland next to the aquarium and the Shiver me Timbers play area. If approved, it will include a purpose-built stage for live entertainment with amphitheatre-style […]
Weave in a visit to The Beacon Museum
An exhibition showcasing the work of local textile artists will go on show at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven later this month. A group from the Western Lake District Fells known as Fabricate will be displaying their textiles as part of their Second Thoughts exhibition which opens on Saturday 27 April. A Fabricate spokesperson said: “As […]
Sign up soon for Cumberland Cobbler and Solway Cycling Festival
Following the success of last year’s event, closed circuit town centre racing returns to the pretty seaside town of Silloth as part of the Cumberland Cobbler and Solway Cycling Festival. This year sees a new route with more of the circuit on tarmac but this is still a tight, technically demanding course with a significant stretch […]
Together for Good Launches Platform to Drive Social Impact in West Cumbria and Warrington
Today marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of social change as “Together for Good” officially launches its innovative platform aimed at fostering collaboration and driving positive impact in West Cumberland and Warrington. With a mission to empower businesses, organisations, and volunteers to work together for the greater good, “Together for Good” is poised to […]
New Carlisle radio station CRFM launches today!
Carlisle’s new community radio station CRFM launched today, promising to bring fun back to the airwaves and give local people access to its programmes. After a five-year battle to get on air – delayed by Covid and a search for transmitter sites – it was appropriate that presenter Ken White chose as the station’s first […]
Cheese, wine, books and more at Taste Cumbria in Wigton
Cheese, wine, books and more at Taste Cumbria in Wigton Three of West Cumbria’s fabulous foodie businesses are coming together for a cheese and wine extravaganza at this year’s Taste Cumbria festival in Wigton. The Barista Café, Wine & Tapas Bar is the location for the event which takes place on Friday 19 April from […]
Free family fun day to launch Whitehaven’s ‘Family Hub on the Harbour’
Families in and around Whitehaven are invited to join in the fun, with free activities to mark the official opening of Cumberland’s first Family Hub. Preparations are underway to welcome families to the grand opening of the ‘Family Hub on the Harbour’ on Thursday 11 April 11am – 3pm and the message is: ‘everyone is welcome’. The […]
Colourful Cumbria: In Your Pictures…
Colourful Cumbria: In Your Pictures… Springtime is finally here and I think we can all agree it’s this time of year that our County really is awe-inspiring. The pallet of colours that dance across the landscape as the world breathes new life really is something to behold. For the March/April issue, we asked you to […]
Glitz & Glamour Awaits at Rose Castle’s Casino Night
Glitz & Glamour Awaits: Casino Night at Rose Castle on Saturday 20th April The perfect Payday Treat! Join us at 6:30pm where the castle will be dressed, ready and waiting for you to arrive in style. Sip on a complimentary glass of fizz in our elegant State Drawing Room and relax before the fun starts! […]
Events in Cumberland
A packed programme of events is planned in the Cumberland area over Easter Bank Holiday weekend and during Spring. Family friendly events are planned in a variety of locations and include: Carlisle International Market (Thursday 28 March – Monday 1 April) Organised by Market Place Europe, the event will be held outside the Old Town […]
